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flag The Fed cut rates to 4.00%-4.25% in Sept. 2025; shipping rates rose on U.S. West Coast, fell in Europe, and tanker markets improved.

flag The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25% as of September 17, 2025, amid ongoing economic monitoring. flag Shipping rates from the Far East to U.S. coasts rose 4.3% week-over-week, reversing earlier declines, with West Coast rates up 27.9% since early September and a widening gap of $942 per FEU. flag In contrast, rates to North Europe and the Mediterranean fell sharply. flag The global VLCC tanker market improved, especially in the Middle East and U.S. Gulf, with key routes seeing significant rate increases, while some Atlantic routes weakened. flag Meanwhile, maritime enforcement efforts intensified, including actions against the "dark fleet" and environmental concerns over Arctic shipping. flag Port efficiency advances were noted at APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas.

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